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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has addressed growing speculation about a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his political future would be guided by the wishes of the people of the state.

Speaking with journalists, Fintiri said politics is about serving the people and that he would not resist any decision supported by the majority of Adamawa residents.

“There are a lot of rumours about whether I will defect to the APC or not. If that is the wish of my people, I will not object because politics is all about the people,” he said.

The governor criticised what he described as “political merchants” fuelling tension around the issue, accusing them of acting out of fear and self-interest.

“There are people making noise, political merchants, who are treacherous and afraid. I am coming with value, prosperity, and strength to add to wherever we are going,” Fintiri stated.

He emphasised that his administration has built strong grassroots support through development projects, infrastructure, and investments in human capital across the state.

“Adamawa is secure because we have built organic connections through development and infrastructure, particularly in human capital. If my people say I should stay, I will stay and I will win,” he added.

Fintiri maintained that his government’s performance would ultimately determine its political success, stressing that the delivery of dividends of democracy remains his priority.

“Wherever we go, the most important thing is that we have delivered, and we are going to win,” the governor said.

Chucks13:
We want you in the progressive movement no need explaining yourself nobody can do you anything because we want to make only Soludo remain as opposition governor in Nigeria before 2027 and it will come to pass.

SmartPolician:
Which referendum did you conduct to know what your people want? Politicians should stop pinning their silly decisions on the people

Putindbutt:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/12/if-my-people-want-me-to-join-apc-i-have-no-choice-fintiri/

Putindbutt:
His soul is already in APC, just a matter of time. Remember this is Atiku's state and this Governor is really dealing with him. He has stripped Atiku off the title of Waziri. Atiku is no longer Waziri of Adamawa, if you addressed him as Waziri, you're committing a crime.

This coming election, Atiku is going to lose in Adamawa state 100%. Fintiri is cutting him down to size. He did not join Atiku in ADC and also took all PDP structures in the state away from Atiku long before Atiku ran away to ADC.

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Elrufai, these were once the godfathers in their state but today, they have been rendered irrelevant by their godsons. They believe if you want to work against Tinubu, you're our enemy because no godfather has been able to give us the kind of moral, political and financial support and freedom of Governance like Tinubu.

Tinubu sees all the Governors as friends and partners unlike OBJ who bullied and harassed them. Even till date, Tinubu extends hands of fellowship to his old class of 99 and invite them over to Aso rock for dinner and brainstorming.

Why do you think two major political allies of Peter Obi refused to join him in ADC?. Obi has nothing to offer them, not even leadership. Gov Otti did not follow Obi and his body language supports Tinubu for second term. You also heard him support the President tax reforms.

Obi's former VP candidate also refused to follow him and his body language is gradually tilting towards Tinubu. This same Datti Ahmed was one of the biggest critics of Tinubu. He was on TV inciting the judiciary against swearing in Tinubu. He has also on several occasions violently attacked the President. And recently, the President approved Baze Aviation University for him. I believed he was shocked, he couldn't believe it.

Then he came out this week to say no opposition leader has the common sense like President Tinubu!.

Bro, Tinubu is a different breed, he doesn't play politics of bitterness and vendetta. As long as you don't incite the people in a violent and bloody revolution in your criticism, you're good to say whatever you want.

And this is why Bitter people and election losers do not understand why people from all walks if life love Tinubu and are gravitating towards him. They think hate and bitterness is the key to victory but they don't know that Success does not mix with hate and bitterness. And that's why their defeat in 2027 will be a special day for me and all lovers of Nigeria.

Chucks13:
We want you in the progressive movement no need explaining yourself nobody can do you anything because we want to make only Soludo remain as opposition governor in Nigeria before 2027 and it will come to pass.

Vergovert:
Are you from Adamawa state? Are you among his people? Has anyone from that state come out to challenge the governor statements?


You're crying more than the bereaved.

Adamawa's business is none of the "referendum" peoples' concern.

Putindbutt:
His soul is already in APC, just a matter of time. Remember this is Atiku's state and this Governor is really dealing with him. He has stripped Atiku off the title of Waziri. Atiku is no longer Waziri of Adamawa, if you addressed him as Waziri, you're committing a crime.

This coming election, Atiku is going to lose in Adamawa state 100%. Fintiri is cutting him down to size. He did not join Atiku in ADC and also took all PDP structures in the state away from Atiku long before Atiku ran away to ADC.

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Elrufai, these were once the godfathers in their state but today, they have been rendered irrelevant by their godsons. They believe if you want to work against Tinubu, you're our enemy because no godfather has been able to give us the kind of moral, political and financial support and freedom of Governance like Tinubu.

Tinubu sees all the Governors as friends and partners unlike OBJ who bullied and harassed them. Even till date, Tinubu extends hands of fellowship to his old class of 99 and invite them over to Aso rock for dinner and brainstorming.

Why do you think two major political allies of Peter Obi refused to join him in ADC?. Obi has nothing to offer them, not even leadership. Gov Otti did not follow Obi and his body language supports Tinubu for second term. You also heard him support the President tax reforms.

Obi's former VP candidate also refused to follow him and his body language is gradually tilting towards Tinubu. This same Datti Ahmed was one of the biggest critics of Tinubu. He was on TV inciting the judiciary against swearing in Tinubu. He has also on several occasions violently attacked the President. And recently, the President approved Baze Aviation University for him. I believed he was shocked, he couldn't believe it.

Then he came out this week to say no opposition leader has the common sense like President Tinubu!.

Bro, Tinubu is a different breed, he doesn't play politics of bitterness and vendetta. As long as you don't incite the people in a violent and bloody revolution in your criticism, you're good to say whatever you want.

And this is why Bitter people and election losers do not understand why people from all walks if life love Tinubu and are gravitating towards him. They think hate and bitterness is the key to victory but they don't know that Success does not mix with hate and bitterness. And that's why their defeat in 2027 will be a special day for me and all lovers of Nigeria.

Chucks13:
We want you in the progressive movement no need explaining yourself nobody can do you anything because we want to make only Soludo remain as opposition governor in Nigeria before 2027 and it will come to pass.

Putindbutt:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/12/if-my-people-want-me-to-join-apc-i-have-no-choice-fintiri/

GeneralOuki:
All of these and yet you people are scared of realtime electronic transmission of results.

Do you know Why APC are scared of realtime electronic transmission of results? Because it will render all these defections totally useless.